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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,640.28, 670,191.96 and 267,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,640.28, 670,191.96 and 267,874 is: 369,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,640.28 : 670,191.96 = 267,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,640.28/670,191.96 = 267,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,640.28x = 670,191.96 × 267,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,640.28x = 179,527,001,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,527,001,093.04/485,640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,670.74

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